NEW YORK — Virginia linebacker Micah Kiser won the William V. Campbell Trophy given to college football’s top scholar-athlete by the National Football Foundation.

The winner was announced Tuesday night at the NFF’s annual award banquet and College Football Hall of Fame induction.

Kiser was one of 13 finalists from all levels of college football who received an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. Slippery Rock University defensive end Marcus Martin was one of the finalists.

As the winner, Kiser’s postgraduate scholarship is increased to $25,000 and a 24-inch, 25-pound bronze statue that is also on display at the New York Athletic Club.

Kiser has earned his degree in foreign affairs with a 3.42 GPA.